A 6, 2017 R R C C Resurrection Parish Mission Statement Peter said, Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. Matthew 17:4 Rev. William A. With, Pastor Rev. Michael C. Gribbon, Parochial Vicar Mrs. Angela Parente, Director of Faith Formation: 1-718-891-0888 Mr. Vincent Lee, Director of Music: Phone 1-718-743-7234 Mr. John Fox, Resurrection Sports Association Director: 1-718-934-5003 Also Ministered by: The Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood We, the Body of Christ of Resurrection Parish in Gerritsen Beach, Brooklyn, proclaim our service to God, our Church, and our Community. We celebrate the sacramental life of the Church to serve the needs of our parishioners and neighbors always with faith, hope and charity to grow in love and service to God and one another. As a community of believers we will build up our parish as Jesus proclaimed that He is The Resurrection and the Life. I am the Resurrection and the Life Rectory 2331 Gerritsen Ave. Brooklyn, New York 11229 Phone: 718-743-7234 Fax: 718-743-0152 Website: resurrection-brooklyn.org Masses Weekday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Rectory Office Hours Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Closed on Saturday & Sunday) Confession Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Other times: By arrangement with Priest at Rectory. Anointing of the Sick Anyone scheduled to enter the hospital or is sick should be anointed. The anointing of the sick is held every Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Just ask the Priest and he will pray with you and administer the Sacrament of the Sick. Parish Membership Every parishioner should be formally registered with the parish. Likewise, parishioners are encouraged to use the Sunday collection envelopes. We invite you to register at the Rectory Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. or complete a registration form, found in Church, and drop off at the Rectory. Vocations Are you being called to the Priesthood or Religious Life? Speak with a Priest or Religious or contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or vocations@diobrook.org. Baptisms Usually, on the second Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m. Parents wishing to have their child baptized must attend a class prior to the Baptism. Classes are usually held the first Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.. Please call the Rectory to register. Marriages Arrangements must be made with the Priest at least 6 months prior to the wedding. One party should be a parishioner. For information on pre-cana, visit www.pre-cana.org Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Instructions for non-catholic adults interested in becoming Catholics are held during the year. Instructions for Catholics who have not received the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confirmation are also given. Anybody interested is asked to call Jim Giorgio at 718-648-6234. Devotions Miraculous Medal Novena, Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet recited after 8:30 a.m. Mass Mondays. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited on Thursdays after 8:30 a.m. Mass. The Rosary is recited after the 11:00 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn Catholic Cemeteries Please contact 718-894-4888 for more information.
The Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2017 The heavens proclaim his justice; all peoples see his glory. Psalm 97:6 S, A 6: T T L 9:00 a.m. - The People of the Parish 11:00 a.m. - Priest s Intentions M, A 7: S S II & C ; S C 8:30 a.m. - Theresa Anastasio T, A 8: S D 8:30 a.m. - Elizabeth McAloney Wednesday, A 9: S T B C 8:30 a.m. - John Hutchison (Birthday Remembrance) T, A 10: Saint Lawrence 8:30 a.m. - Joseph Palumbo F, A 11: S C 8:30 a.m. - Annabel Kehoe S, A 12: Saint Jane Frances de Chantal; Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 a.m. - Rev. Marciano M Caliwan (8 th Anniversary) 5:00 p.m. - George Kornienko, Jr. (Remembrance) The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekend Liturgies have been offered for: No Intentions Requested The Eucharistic Gifts of Wine & Altar Breads for the Weekday Liturgies have been offered for: No Intentions Requested TODAY S READINGS First Reading I saw one like a Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven (Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14). Psalm The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth (Psalm 97). Second Reading Be attentive to the prophetic message, as to a lamp shining in a dark place (2 Peter 1:16-19). Gospel Jesus was transfigured, and his clothes became white as light (Matthew 17:1-9). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. EYEWITNESSES Today, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, is a day of eyewitness accounts. The first, a vision reported by the prophet Daniel, was well known to Jesus and his apostles. The vision account was written in quite mystical and figurative language. It is a vision of heaven, powerful and memorable. There are flames of fire, burning wheels, the Ancient One, and a Son of Man. Clearly, Daniel saw something. But was it a dream? Was it real? Was it merely a clever myth? Peter wants no such confusion about his vision! We are told in Matthew s Gospel what he and his friends James and John saw when they went up on the mountain with Jesus one day. Jesus warned the three witnesses to tell no one until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead (Matthew 17:9). Lest readers of one of the Gospels discount the story or simply write it off as a pious myth, Peter gives his own account of the Transfiguration of Jesus in his second letter to the church. He writes with authority, as an eyewitness. He reports this message from God concerning Jesus: This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased, and he assures us that the message is altogether reliable (2 Peter 1:17, 19). -Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. If you wish to have a Mass said for a Special Intention Living or Deceased ($15) or Offer the Wine and Altar Breads for the Weekend or Weekday Masses ($35) Please Stop By or Call the Rectory
The Sick of Our Parish Lyndon Balter, Lilianna Biscone, Helena Carney, Agnes O Neill Catalano, Charles Comi, Anthony Crudo, Diana Hardy Cummings, Claire Denver, Carissa D Alba, Anna DiMattei, JoAnn DiSarno, Genevieve Duffy, Mike Duffy, Natalie Ferber, Riley Ferguson, Edward French, Judy French, Christopher Gari, Joseph Giardina, Billy Hensch, Mary Hose, Chester Irvin, Janet Jemec, Sophie Jemec, Kevin Michael Kelly, David Kennedy, Carmen Kokolus, Geraldine Kopp, Olivia LaSpina, Nancy Lawrence, Kim Loccissano, Dominca Lombardi, Pasqualino Lombardi, Patricia Lombardi, Juan Roberto Luciano, Andrea Martin, Edward McCarthy, Mary McCormick, Margaret (Peggy) McDonough, Carmen Delia Mejia, Thomas & Marilyn Meyer, Michael Mitchell, Thomas Mitchell, Carmela Naimoli, Emily Grace Nevara, Jefferson Nieto, Laura O Brien, Kimberly Palmo, Joseph Quaranta, Sana Razzano, Ela Reyes, Nicholas Rodick, Evan Romano, Charles Sabatino, Theresa Samuelsen, Ann Serini, Moira Sharkey, Anthony Siconolfi, Bernard Snyder, Janet Springer, John Stilp, Dennis Joseph Tikkinen, baby Vivian, Summer Wagner, Jane Wallace, Stephen Wiegand, Mary Zajac Kindly notify the Rectory with any updates. POWER OF PRAYER Please pray this week for the following Priests of our Diocese: Sunday: Fr. Jason N. Espinal Monday: Fr. Saint Martin Estiverne Tuesday: Fr. Sabino Estrada Wednesday: Fr. Anthony J. Failla Thursday: Fr. William C. Farrugia Friday: Msgr. Eugene A. Feldhaus Saturday: Fr. Godofredo O. Felicitas 2017 Baptism Class Dates (1 st or 2 nd Sat. of the month at 10:30am) September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2 Please call the rectory to register 2017 Baptism Dates (2 nd Sunday of the month at 12:15pm) August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Summer Mission Appeal Please welcome Fr. Deva next weekend August 12 th & 13 th The Diocese of Sultanpet, was newly established by our Holy Father Francis in December 2013 in the District of Palakkad in the region of Kerala in South India. There are now 23 major Parishes with a population of nearly 31,600 Latin Rite Catholics. Offering opportunities and facilities toward basic education and creating awareness and rehabilitation to the poverty stricken and orphan children in the Diocese are all the urgent responsibility of the Diocese. They also have the great responsibility to support 35 Seminarians. The Diocese also needs new Churches to be built. Therefore, we request your kind generosity at the Special Mission door Collection after all Masses next weekend August 12 th & 13 th. We express our deep sense of appreciation and gratitude to all of you who have always been generous to the Missions. Please pray for Missions. Thank you Resurrection From Rosary for Life, Inc. We are most appreciative for your support for our Rosary For Life Apostolate. We sold 48 raffle books at Resurrection last weekend. May God continue to bless you. Respectfully yours in The Lord of Life, Wyn Powers, President PLEASE PRAY FOR VOCATIONS This is my Son, the Beloved: listen to Him. Do you approach the Lord in prayer, confident that He will make known your vocation if you listen to Him? If God may be inviting you to the priesthood or consecrated life, contact the Vocation Office at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DEPAUL GIVES BACK For each car, truck, van (running or not) the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will give back to Resurrection $50 to $100. To donate call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at 718-491-2525. Visit us at svdpauto-brooklynqueens.org
www.resurrection-brooklyn.org PARISH CALENDAR M, A 7: Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Sixtus II & Companions; St. Cajetan 9:00 a.m.: Miraculous Medal Novena Rosary, & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) T, A 8: St. Dominic 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) W, A 9: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) T, A 10: St. Lawrence 9:00 a.m.: Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet (Church) F, A 11: St. Clare 9:00 a.m. Rosary (Church) S, A 12: St. Jane Frances de Chantal; Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 a.m.: Rosary (Church) 4:00-4:30 p.m.: Confessions (Church) 5:00 p.m.: Vigil Mass (Church) S, A 13: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 11:00 a.m.: Mass (Church) 12:00 p.m.: Rosary (Church) 12:15 p.m.: Baptism (Church) PLEASE HELP KEEP YOUR PARISH UP TO DATE If you are new to our parish, please register at the Rectory. If you have a new address or phone # or are moving out of the Parish, please contact the Rectory at 718-743-7234. Thank you. 2017 PARISH SUPPORT PROGRAM All parishioners are asked to use the weekly offertory envelopes. Please register at the rectory. August 6 Weekly Offering August 6 Renovation & Repair August 13 Weekly Offering August 13 Monthly Offering Please welcome back Fr. Aloysius Mensah who will be with us until September. R - 1250 CLUB S, S 17, 2017 11:00 M $10 D / $1,250 $125 T T Annual Catholic Appeal Live in Faith, Give in Love.Resurrection s goal is $44,539.00. As of 7/26/17 Parishioners have pledged $29,520.00 (66.28% of our goal) from 140 donors. Total amount received is $26,200.00. 11 more families have donated $4,450.00 since the last report a month ago. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We only have $15,019.00 to go to meet our goal. It s not too late to pledge and no pledge is too small. If you would like to help us meet out goal, please fill out a form found in Church or you may contribute online at: www.rcdobdonate.org. ATTENTION ALL BASEBALL FANS 2017 CATHOLIC DAY Join the METS and The Diocese of Brooklyn at CITI FIELD for Catholic Day on SEPTEMBER 9, 2017. The Diocese will be hosting a morning Mass at Citi Field from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Following Mass - Fun, Food & Games provided by DeSales Media Group in Marina East Parking Lot. Met Fans are invited back at 7:10 p.m. for the game against the Reds. Prior to the game, beginning at 4:00 p.m., entertainment will be provided on Mets Plaza. Parking for the day will be the standard game day rate of $25. Select from the following seats: Baseline Box-$66, Bud Light Landing-$45, Prom Reserved-$34 For Tickets please visit: Mets.com/CatholicNight (Those purchasing tickets online, please pick up your Mass voucher at Will Call at the Ballpark prior to Mass) For more info please call Young Choi at 718-559-3027 or email YCHOI@NYMETS.COM
2016-2017 RESURRECTION OFFICE FAITH FORMATION 718-891-0888 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ REGISTRATIONS FOR 2017-2018 NEW REGISTRATIONS will need original baptismal certificates and if transferring from another school, proof of attendance and/or dates of sacraments received. Registration Fee: 1 child - $115, 2 children - $125, 3 or more children - $135 Registration forms may be found in the vestibule of the Church, picked up in the Rectory or on the website at Resurrection-Brooklyn.org Mrs. Angela Parente, Director Around the DEANERY St. Bernard Academy - Defensive Driving course - Saturday, September 9, 2017. 718-763-5533 Good Shepherd School Reunion - Graduates of all years invited, Saturday, October 21, 2017, 5:00pm Mass followed by a tour of the School & Reception. Dominican College - 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY 845-359-7800 / www.dc.edu An information session is scheduled for Wednesday August 9 th 5:30 to 7:30pm in Prusmack Center for Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees ROSARY FOR LIFE, INC. 25 th Anniversary Mass followed by Dinner Dance Join us as we Celebrate Life Main Celebrant & Homilist Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, D.D. Bishop of Bridgeport, CT. Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 12 Noon Rosary at 11:30 a.m. Good Shepherd R. C. Church 1950 Batchelder Street Dinner dance to follow at Gargiulo s Restaurant 2911 West 15th Street Tickets $100.00 For Journal Ads & Dinner Tickets contact: Rosary for Life, Inc. 718-377-6920 2017 Honourees: Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, Martin J. Golden, Kenneth Latham, Jr., Raymond & Mary Teatum Marriage Enrichments www.foryourmarriage.org ********************************************************** PASSION PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE Featuring Dr. Allen Hunt & George Lower September 8, 2017 Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral 113 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm To reserve your tickets call 859-980-7900 or visit the website: DynamicCatholic.com (for all couples - married, engaged, dating, even single people can benefit from it) Come join Our Lady of Lebanon for a great evening of listening, learning, scripture, and prayer. This is an opportunity to learn and grow as a person of faith who strives to love in all their relationships. ********************************************************** WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER a Weekend to Enrich Good Marriages Restore communication, Renew commitment and Rekindle the romance in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next weekend is: September 15-17, 2017, Huntington, NY For more information or to register call 1-877-NYS-WWME (877-697-9963) or visit the website at https://bq-wwme.org Lifeline for Marriages RETROUVAILLE (pronounced re-tro-vī) (a program for marriages in trouble) Thousands of couples headed for unloving relationships, separation or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. It consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6-12 post-weekend sessions over 3 months. The Next Weekend on Long Island is September 8-10, 2017 Contact: John & Linda Pisano 516-427-5474 Email: 3028@retrouvaille.org Website: www.retrouvaille.org THE BEGINNING EXPERIENCE This overnight weekend experience provides help for individuals suffering the heartache of divorce, separation and widowhood. For information and reservations, call Jim at 718-474-3779 or visit www.beginningexperience.org
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